Press release: Our community’s observance of the 17th International Transgender Day of Remembrance will be held in downtown Asheville, at Pritchard Park at 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 21st. Last year’s event at the Vance Monument was attended by over 150 people; over 200 are expected to attend this year. Organized by Tranzmission with support […]
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Biltmore Volleyball Academy announces 2016 try outs
Press release from the Biltmore Volleyball Academy: (Asheville, NC) Biltmore Volleyball Academy (BVA) will hold its second round of tryouts for high school players for the 2016 season this Sunday, November 15 at Asheville School. Simultaneously, BVA will raise funds to support AC Reynolds Volleyball Coach Lori Ledford for her breast cancer treatment. For every […]
Two North Carolina leaders honored for work in affordable housing
Press release from the North Carolina Housing Coalition: Raleigh, NC – October 29, 2015 – This week, the North Carolina Housing Coalition (NCHC) honored two individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure North Carolinians have a safe and decent place to call home. NCHC honored Patricia “Pat” […]
UNC Asheville Named a 2016 Military Friendly® School
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has been named a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, now in its seventh year of publishing Military Friendly® rankings of schools. “UNC Asheville is an excellent choice for military members because it provides an exceptional Liberal Arts education at a public institution price,” according to […]
LGBT Health Fair to be held on Nov. 17 at UUC in AVL
From the Council on Aging: Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Western Carolina Medical Society host LGBT Health Fair The Council on Aging of Buncombe County will join with Western Carolina Medical Society at First Congregational UUC on 20 Oak Street, Asheville for 2015 WNC LGBT Health Fair on Tuesday, November 17th from 3 pm to 7 pm. […]
Brown Bag Songwriting Competition finals at Asheville Music Hall, Dec. 4
Press release: Friday, December 4th, Asheville Music Hall proudly presents the 9th Annual Brown Bag Songwriting Competition Finals!!! Featuring each of this season’s weekly semi-finalists, the Brown Bag Finals will showcase the best in Western North Carolina’s songwriting community all competing for a $1000 price including a $500 cash prize and studio time at Echo […]
Ski and snowboard program for teens announced; five Fridays this winter
From City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department: Ski and Snowboard Program for Teens The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting registrations for the 2016 Teen Ski and Snowboard program on Monday, November 30 at 8:00 a.m. online at www.ashevillenc.gov/parks. Designed for 12 to 17 year olds, the program package is a great holiday […]
Work on I-26 will close NC 280/Airport Road at ramp, bridge starting Fri., Nov. 13
Work on the N.C. Transportation diverging diamond interchange project at I-26 and N.C. 280/Airport Road in Asheville will require a traffic shift and the closure of Airport Road at that location the weekend of November 13, weather permitting.
My Daddy Taught Me That: An Original Documentary to premiere at fundraising event, Nov. 19
From My Daddy Taught Me That Press release The “My Daddy Taught Me That: An Original Documentary” premiere screening and fundraising event will be hosted Thursday, November 19th at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. located on 675 Merrimon Ave. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at: http://mdtmtdocumentaryscreening.eventbrite.com/. The screening is also MDTMT’s first fundraising […]
PRO(TECH)T wins regional InnovateHER competition, will compete nationally
From Mountain BizWorks: Announcing the 2015 WNC Winner: PRO(TECH)T A hearty congratulations to the winner of the regional InnovateHER competition: PRO(TECH)T, a social enterprise focused on reducing sexual assault on college campuses with the push of a button through tech wristbands. As WNC’s winner, PRO(TECH)T now has the opportunity to compete in the national SBA InnovateHER […]
Farmer and Chef Asheville cookbook reprinted, on sale
From Farmer and Chef, LLC: Reprint Demand For Farmer and Chef Asheville Independently produced and published cookbook sells close to 3000 books in less than a year; announces “Black Friday-Cyber Monday Promotion” Farmer and Chef South (Farmer and Chef, LLC) announce a reprint on their independently produced, locally focused cookbook, Farmer and Chef Asheville. The […]
Franklin High School’s marching band to perform during halftime at Memphis’ Liberty Bowl
From Franklin High School marching band Press release WorldStrides OnStage programs has invited the marching band from Franklin High School to perform at the Liberty Bowl. They will join marching bands from across the country in the halftime show finale of this major college bowl game. An invitation to perform at the Liberty Bowl is […]
CarePartners Foundation seeks volunteer gift wrappers to support hospice
From CarePartners Foundation Press release One of the largest regional fundraisers supporting hospice is not a gala, black tie dinner, or celebrity event; rather, it’s a volunteer-driven project that requires hundreds of rolls of wrapping paper, countless spools of tape, and boxes upon boxes of bows, ribbon, and gift tags. Each year, hundreds of volunteer […]
Handmade Holidays Market held Nov. 22 at New Mountain
Press release: On Sunday, November 22, from noon until 5 pm, around a dozen local artists and crafters will come together at New Mountain Asheville (38 N. French Broad Ave.) for a special holiday market to benefit Arts For Life. Their offerings will range from baby gifts to jewelry and clothing to pottery. A portion […]
Former WPVM host wraps up crowdfunding campaign for new online station Fuzzy Bunny Radio
In the wake of heated controversy at WPVM FM 103.7, former host and founding member of Friends of WPVM Chris Lawing is starting a new venture. Fuzzy Bunny Radio — named after his “Fuzzy Bunny Cuddle Time Hour” radio show, which will become the new online station’s flagship program — will “offer unique content to […]
Final run of first season of Race to the Taps on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Brevard
From Race To The Taps at Oskar Blues: Final Beer Run BREVARD – There’s one more chance to cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement with a craft brew. The inaugural season of The Race To The Taps ends this Saturday, Nov. 14, with a four-mile event along the Brevard Greenway around Oskar Blues Brewery. The race was […]
Race and police practices forum sponsored by area Jewish organization, congregations
From Carolina Jews for Justice: Carolina Jews for Justice/West, Congregation Beth Israel and Congregation Beth HaTephila are co-sponsoring a program addressing race and police practices on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Avenue in Asheville. The program will begin at 6:30 P.M. with a screening of the documentary film, “Ferguson: A […]
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announces candidacy for Buncombe County Commissioners
The Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announced Nov. 12 that she will run for a District 1 seat on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Other candidates who have declared an intent to stand for election for District 1 include Asheville City Councilmen Cecil Bothwell and Gordon Smith and civil rights activist Isaac Coleman. From Beach-Ferrara’s press release: […]
Short Street Cakes throws cake sale, just in time for the holiday
From Jodi Rhoden of Short Street Cakes: Short Street Cakes Throws 7th Annual Cakesgiving Cake Sale! From Friday, November 20 through Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25th, Short Street Cakes will host their seventh annual Cakesgiving Cake Sale. Cakesgiving features five of the best-loved cake flavors at a reduced price and available for pick up without an advance order. […]
Americana/folk-blues artist David Olney plays The Grey Eagle, Dec. 2
Press release: An Evening with DAVID OLNEY The Grey Eagle Wednesday, Dec. 2 Doors Open: 7:00 pm; Music Starts: 8:00 pm All Ages – Seated Show Tickets: $15 advance / $18 day-of-show http://www.TheGreyEagle.com http://www.DavidOlney.com https://www.facebook.com/events/456951967843554/ International recording artist, legendary performer-songwriter, streamcaster and – now – actor DAVID OLNEY is performing in support of his new […]
World AIDS Day commemoration, Nov. 23
From a press release: On Sunday, November 22nd a team of WNCAP volunteers will gather at the Renaissance Hotel, downtown Asheville to gently unbox, unfold, and lovingly put together a special exhibit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The exhibit will feature 160 panels stitched together on 20 blocks of the Quilt, opening Monday, November 23, […]